What does "electroreception" mean?

The biological ability to perceive electrical impulses, used for electrolocation and electrocommunication and particularly common among aquatic creatures (since salt water is a more efficient conductor than air).

What is a synonym for "electroreception"?

Common synonyms include: electroception, electroception.

Electroreception

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Noun

1
The biological ability to perceive electrical impulses, used for electrolocation and electrocommunication and particularly common among aquatic creatures (since salt water is a more efficient conductor than air). uncountable

Synonyms

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electroception electroception

Example

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"Stingrays and sharks, being related, share some traits, like electroreception and teeth that are constantly shed and regrown."

Etymology

From electro- + reception.

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salt water

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